Some Like It Hot Trivia

1. The hearse, which is transporting the illegal booze, is racing away from the police. What is the name of the funeral parlor the gang delivers to?

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Answer: Mozzarella's

These are all fine Italian cheeses. Wilder has used this film as a terrific parody of gangster films paying homage to Cagney with a reference to Spats throwing a grapefruit at one of his henchman ala "Public Enemy" (1931), and Raft making fun of himself with the famous coin flipping scene, saying "Where did you pick up that cheap trick". He picked it up in "Scarface" (1932). The full title is "Scarface, Shame of the Nation".

From Quiz Some Like It Hot

Answer: funeral parlour & funeral parlor & funeral home

In the beginning of the movie you see the gangsters with the bootlegged alcohol in a casket.

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Answer: Toothpick Charlie

Toothpick Charlie is a member of Little Bonaparte's gang, and he was killed by Spats Columbo's rival outfit.

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Answer: Toothpick Charlie

Charlie was played by George E. Stone whose film credits include: "Little Caesar", "The Man With The Golden Arm", "Pocket Full of Miracles" and "Guys and Dolls". Johnny Paradise pops out of the cake. He was played by Edward G. Robinson, Jr. Sig Poliakoff is the agent "Bands for all Occasions", played by Billy Gray. Beinstock is the put upon band manager, who's first name is never said, played by Dave Barry who made a name for himself as a comic in Las Vegas.

From Quiz Some Like It Hot

Answer: fire escape

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Answer: Double bass

Its bullet holes from the murder that give the guys away.

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Answer: Nellie's

"We're here for a car, Nellie Wymeyer's car." Dolores is the trombone player, played by Beverly Wils. She was the daughter of actress Joan Davis, a great comedian. Olga was the clarinet player, played by Marian Collier. She did a lot of television, but was in "Lethal Weapon II, III & IV". Mary Lou is the trumpet player, played by Laurie Mitchell. She appeared in "That Touch of Mink" and "A New Kind of Love".

From Quiz Some Like It Hot

Answer: bull fiddle

He says it numerous times and it ends up with bullet holes in it.

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Answer: Train

They go by train, leading to some classic scenes as the 'girls' swap bunks. Also sets up Marilyn Monroe's first appearance as Sugar Kane, dodging the steam from the train.

From Quiz The Funniest Movie Ever Made

Answer: Mulligan

I've seen the film many times and if it weren't for the credits posted on IMDb I never would have known the character had a name. Pat O'Brien played the policeman. He appeared in a T.V. show called "Harrigan and Son" (1960). He appeared in 9 films with James Cagney. Cagney played George M. Cohan. O'Brien also thought about studying for the priesthood, but rejected that for an acting career. He played many priests on film.

From Quiz Some Like It Hot

Answer: pump falls out of the gas tank

The gas station attendant had been filling up their car before Spats arrived, but had to line up with the others, leaving the gas pumping in the tank.

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Answer: Osgood

His full name is Osgood Fielding III. He comes complete with yacht, expensive habits and a demanding mother.

From Quiz The Funniest Movie Ever Made

Answer: Seminole Ritz

The hotel was actually the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego. Pontchartrain is a lake which borders New Orleans. The Algonquin is famous for the "Round Table" of writers and is in New York City. The Iroquois is also a hotel in New York City, located literally down the street from the Algonquin.

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Answer: Joe

Originally, it was Jerry's idea to join the girls band, but after the garage it is Joe who decides to call.

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Answer: Shell Oil

He picks up a shell on the beach, saying his grandfather liked shells so much, he named the company after one.

From Quiz The Funniest Movie Ever Made

Answer: Sweet Sue and Her Society Syncopaters

The International Silver String Submarine Band is from "Mike Fright" a 1934 Our Gang Comedy. I made up the other two.

From Quiz Some Like It Hot

Answer: Jerry

At the last minute he changes his name from Geraldine to Daphne.

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Answer: Diamond bracelet

Joe hides them in an orchid for Sugar as a gift when he has to leave her.

From Quiz The Funniest Movie Ever Made

Answer: Jell-O on springs

The jelly and jam is an old fashioned expression. Tub of butter refers to Jerry's comment on the train that "We just fell into a tub of butter". Dusenberg was a custom made car of the period, very expensive, sexy and fast. Both Gary Cooper and Clark Gable owned one.

From Quiz Some Like It Hot

Answer: Miami

They went to Miami in the movie, but the scenes in Miami were actually shot in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado.

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Answer: Italian Opera

The Chicago cop tailing them says he is there in case any of them decide to sing...

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Answer: pulls the emergency brake

They tickle him and put ice down his shirt!

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